Temple University School of Medicine - Skull Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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sociatc dean, Dr. Parkinson went abroad to further his knowledge of surgery. He visited leading clinics and hospitals in London. Edinburgh, Paris and Vienna. Returning to the United States, he became Chief Surgeon of the East Coast Hospital in St. Augustine, Florida. Dr. Parkinson was away from his alma matrr for only a short time, however, for in 1929. he returned to Temple as Medical Director of the Temple University Hospital. Within months he was appointed the fourth dean of the medical school. As Dean. Dr. Parkinson was a dynamic force behind the growth of the medical stafT, facilities, and reputation of Temple University. As a medical doctor, William Parkinson has dedicated himself to the preservation and wellbeing of humanity and the growth of the medical profession. “a profession honoied above all others. As a teacher, he has strived unceasingly to advance the standards of medical education and to provide skilled and sensitive physicians, worths of the trust and esteem of their patients. Temple Medical Center has been privileged to have so dynamic a leader as Dean Parkinson He has been honored on numerous occasions with degrees, citations and memberships in professional associations, he was the first person to receive the Medical Alumni Prize of Temple University — a tribute for his contributions to the prestige and advancement of the School of Medicine. The Temple Medical Center stands today as a fine monument to Dr. Parkinson's career and years of devotion President Millard Glad-felter of Temple University, wrote in 1961: “The greatness which the future holds for Temple University School of Medicine will be constructed upon the carefullv-laid foundation which Dr. Parkinson has been so instrumental in building.

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A TRIBUTE TO D '.AS EMERITUS WILLIAM A LARK IS SOS The year 1929 marked the beginning of an era of rapid growth for the Temple University Medical Center, for it was in 1929 that Dr. William N. Parkinson became dean of the school of medicine. During that year, the Smaritan Hospital was renamed Temple University Hospital, ground was broken for what is now the medical school building, and the school received a Grade A” rating from the American Medical Association’s Council on Medical Education. A period of remarkable progress ensued, culminated in November 1954 with the dedication of the new hospital pav ilion. This edilicc appropriate!) bears the name of William N. Parkinson, the individual most responsible for the development of the Temple Medical Outer as a national institution, in 1959. aftei thirty ve.us ol smite. ‘Paikv was named Dean K.meiitus. William Nimon Parkinson was l»om in Philadelphia on Septemhei 17. lfMlfi He attended the Philadelphia public schools and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Villanova College. In 1911, he was graduated with honors from the Temple University School of Medicine. After serving his internship at the Montgomery General Hospital in Norristown, the young doctor established a medical practice in Philadelphia. For five years he served as assistant surgeon to the Joseph Price Memorial Hospital and also as quizmaster in surgical anatomy at his alma mater. His teaching career was interrupted by World War 1 when Dr. Parkinson Joined the Twenty-eighth Division. Pennsylvania National Guard (“The Iron Division”). served in France, and rose to the rank of Major in the Army Medical Corps. Following Military service. Dr. Parkinson re-entered private practice and in 1921 was appointed Associate Dean of Temple Medical School. Vitally interested in medical cdu-t alion. the new executive energetically stimulated the progress of his alma mater. After three years as as- 10

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Above: Dedication of Medical School Building - 1930; Dr. Parkinson: Dr. Babcock. Mayor Mackey; Dr. Wm Mayo; Dr. Bcury; Dr. Hammond Left: The Parkinson Press Lower Left: Parkinson Pavilion cornerstone laying: Dr. Johnson: Governor Leader; Dr. Parkinson; Mayor Clark Below Dedication of Parkinson Pavilion — 1955: Dr. Parkinson; Dr Johnson. Dr Murphy: Dr. I. S. Ravdin I I